Saint George is a popular Christian saint, who is most famously recognised for the Golden Legend, in which St. George slayed a dragon to save a beautiful maiden, giving the maiden a red rose (the national flower of England).

Known around the world St. George’s day is celebrated in many places across the globe and is traditionally associated with a memorial feast. Wearing a red rose was also a tradition in England, both of which have lost favour in our modern lives.
Saint George is the patron saint of England and Georgia, and St Georges day is celebrated in numerous other countries, such as Bulgaria, where they have a public holiday (unlike England!)

St. George’s emblem, a red cross on a white background is the flag of England, and was adopted by Richard the Lionheart in the 12th Century and worn on the tunics of the king's soldiers to avoid confusion in battle.

To celebrate St. Georges day the Royal Armouries in Leeds is hosting 2 special jousting sessions on the 21st and 22nd of April.

For information on St. George (and other saints) see: Catholic Church - Saints

Wikipedia Entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_George

There is a campaign to support St Georges day, and make it an English public holiday: www.stgeorgesday.com